Melbourne United Faces Perth Wildcats in Pivotal NBL Semi-Final Game

MELBOURNE, Australia – Melbourne United and the Perth Wildcats will clash in Game 2 of their NBL semi-final series on Saturday night at RAC Arena, following United’s impressive comeback victory in Game 1.

On Thursday night, Chris Goulding led Melbourne United to a 105-93 win over the Perth Wildcats at John Cain Arena. After trailing at halftime, United dominated the second half to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.

Melbourne secured home-court advantage by finishing second in the regular-season standings, while Perth secured their spot in the semi-finals with a decisive victory over South East Melbourne in the Play-In game.

United has been in top form at the end of the regular season, winning four consecutive games and six of their last seven. This momentum, along with their recent home victories, has positioned them confidently heading into this crucial matchup.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats are also on a roll, boasting a four-game win streak and an impressive five-game unbeaten run on the road.

For fans looking to catch the action, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN and is available for streaming online. Viewers can sign up for a free trial to access the live coverage.

Game 2 is scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, March 1, at RAC Arena in Perth. Here’s a breakdown of the tip-off times across Australian time zones:

• Australian Eastern Daylight Time: Saturday, March 1, 8:00 p.m.
• Australian Central Daylight Time: Saturday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.
• Australian Western Standard Time: Saturday, March 1, 5:00 p.m.

As the series progresses, both teams are vying for a chance to advance to the championship round, heightening the stakes and excitement surrounding Saturday’s game.